Obesity Primary Research

We have organised our primary research into a list of categories but, in a reflectional form.

Obesity Research plan

For this page you will find our survey questions and our research plan. We have come up with questions that are quantifiable, and not open ended, this will help us with exhibition and information about peoples health.

Survey questions: to be sent to grade 5 & secondary school students of HKA

1. How many times a week would you eat junk food (Chips, Candy, Fast food)?
a) once a week
b) a couple of times a week
c) more than three times a week
d) every day of the week

2. For lunch, how often would you eat vegetables?
a) once a week
b) a couple of times a week
c) more than three times a week
d) every day of the week

3. Do you participate in sports outside of our physical education program at school?
a) yes
b) no

4. What is your opinion about junk food?

Doctor Interview:

Doctors Interview(Group):

Purpose: To see what doctors believe about obesity

First, we will call our own doctors (in own time)
Second, interview about their thoughts on obesity (via email, skype or in person).
Third, we share and compare the information.
Fourth, we collect the most important information and post it on the wiki with the actual interviews.

Interview Questions:

1. What are your thoughts on obesity?
2. What proportion of your patients are overweight or clinically obese?
3. Have you ever helped any obese people loss weight?
4. What diet would you recommend to an obese person?
5. How do you think obesity is affecting today's society?
6. Is obesity a major problem in the country you practice in?
7. What is the criteria for someone to be considered obese in the country you practice in?

Doctors:

Will and Harry~ Dr.Kenelly
Will~Dr. Pashby and Dr. Streeter
Owen~Dr. Henderson
Carey~Dr. Foster
Emile~Dr. Kwan and Dr. Massimo